Church Service – May 11, 2008

 

Worship Songs

Not To Us

Hallelujah (Your Love Is Amazing)

Heart Of Worship

Hymn

Here And Now

I Stand Amazed

 

Message

Christianity 24/7

What To Do For The Spiritually Broken

James 5:19-20

Pastor Steve Moltumyr

 

Sunday Morning Services

 

Service Times

9:00 – 10:10 AM Worship Service

10:30 – 11:40 AM Worship Service

 

Newcomers To Brookside Church

 

Mission Statement

Our mission is to lead people toward PASSION for God and COMPASSION for people.

 

Newcomer’s Fellowship

Get to know more about Brookside at the Newcomer’s Fellowship. Please join us for the next Newcomer’s Fellowship Sunday, June 8th, during the 10:30 worship hour right outside the Worship Center across the west entrance, in the hallway.

 

Uninterrupted Time of Worship

We provide excellent infant care, preschool programming, and special needs care during both worship services.  Please visit the nursery desk today for assistance or arrange for a future visit, by contacting Michelle Asay at the church office or masay@brookside.net.

 

Hearing impaired

Equipment for the hearing impaired is available for use during the worship services. Please see the operator at the sound booth for information.

 

Sermon Series

 

Christianity 24/7

Although the New Testament book of James is one of the shorter books in the Bible, it’s loaded with practical direction on how to live out our faith 24/7.  It’s all about faith that really works.  Think of the most significant issues in our Christian lives and they’re likely to be covered in at least one of the 108 verses that make up this book. 

 

Listen on the Web

Visit our Web site at www.brookside.net to listen to today’s sermon or previous sermons.

 

Purchase CD’s

CD’s of today’s sermon or any previous sermon are available.  Get more details at the Information Table in the Upper Lobby.

 

Serve Opportunities

 

Construction/Medical Mexico Trips

It is time to seriously consider God’s call to participate in the construction and medical mission trips, which are planned for the following dates:  August 2-9, November 11-18, and March 14-22, 2009.  Many details must be coordinated, and the trip leaders are seeking commitment as soon as possible.  Contact Brian Finley at clfinley@cox.net or Brandon Kinnan at brandonkinnan@yahoo.com. 

 

Chair Take Down Team

Team members are needed for stacking chairs on Sunday mornings after the second service.  This task only required 30 to 40 minutes of time one Sunday a month.  Contact Matt Sykora at the church office or msykora@brookside.net. 

 

Custodial/Domestic Team

Team members are needed to help our staff maintain the cleanliness and extend the life of our building.  These tasks may include dusting every nook and cranny, washing windows or sanitizing child care resources and many others.  Please contact Matt Sykora at msykora@brookside.net.

 

Serve Notes

For information and help in finding your best fit for serving contact John Alford at the church office or jalford@brookside.net.

 

Home@Brookside (Membership)

 

New Members

The following members have declared their intent to become members of Brookside Church:  Leslie and Suzanne Stutzman; Natasha Hayes; Christy Taylor; Tom and Amy Steinmeyer; Ron and Anna Osborn; Charles and Stephanie Svajgl; Bipin and Carrie Satyal; Bill and Denise Wax; Andy and Gabrielle Rickley; Michael and Carrie Bailey; Jeff and Tonya Filleman; Mike and Laurie Richards.

 

Summer Class Dates

The Home@Brookside Membership class is designed to invite you into our “home” to learn more about who we are and what we, as a church, believe.  The next class dates are Tuesday evenings on June 3, 10 and 17.   All classes are from 7:00 – 9:00 pm.  Child care is available with pre-registration one week in advance of the class you wish to attend.   Child care registration deadline for the June 3 class is May 27th. Registration is available at the Information Table in the Upper Lobby.

 

Church Family News

 

Congratulations To

Lara and Brian Anderson , whose daughter, Bethany Grace , was born on April 16, 2008.

 

Please Pray For

Preston Guenther (3 year old son of Jeremy and Jen Guenthner), who continues treatment and important appointments as he battles a brain tumor.

Linda Johnson’s mother, June Brown, who is recovering from hip replacement surgery.   

Carly Ward, who hospitalized under going tests.   

  

Our Deepest Sympathies To

Wayne and Angela Lallman and their family.  Wayne’s Dad, Dean Lallman, passed away on April 28th.

 

Thank You from the Guenthers and Omaha Beef

Note from Jeremy Guenther (father of 3 year old Preston):  My wife, Jen and I, are very thankful and deeply in debt for the prayers and support that Brookside has offered during this difficult time for our son, Preston…While I know the Lord’s plan for us all doesn’t always align with our own personal desires, I do believe the Lord heard the power of prayer coming from us on Preston’s behalf.  Our family would like to offer thanks to…the congregation as a whole.  [We would] like to invite all of Brookside congregation to attend an Omaha Beef game as a family on Saturday, May 17th at 7:00pm in the Civic Auditorium.  I will be handing out vouchers in the upper lobby today or you can pick them up at the Information Table.”

 

Moving Soon?

If you’re moving soon, please let us know!  Send your new address to vgustafson@brookside.net.  If you’re moving out of state and still wish to receive your giving statements, please let us know that as well.

 

Church Family

 

To have someone listed here, contact Lorinda Porter at the church office or lporter@brookside.net.

 

Church Finances

                  

 

Automatic Contributions

If you would like to have your contributions automatically withdrawn from your checking/savings account, forms are available.  Contact Vera Gustafson at the church office or vgustafson@brookside.net.

 

General Church

 

Marriage and Family Event – May 18th

On May 18th, Guest Speakers Shaunti and Jeff Feldhahn, Authors of “For Women Only” and “For Men Only” will be with us for Sunday Morning Worship.  And there’s more:  Sunday evening from 5:45 to 8:15 there will be two teaching sessions for the adults with the Feldhahns and a full children’s event with special feature juggler, illusionist, Alan Johnson. Registration is only necessary for the evening.  The cost of tickets for the evening portion of this event is $13 for adult and $2 for children.      

You may register on line or at the feature table in the lower lobby.

 

Voter Information Guides

Voter Information Guides are available at www.voterinformation.org.  Become an informed and influential voter by reading the candidates views and values in their own words. 

 

LIFEgroups

 

LIFEgroups Overview

A LIFEgroup is a small group of people who meet in someone’s home for fellowship, Bible study and prayer.  They are for adults of all ages, stages of life, and spiritual maturity.  LIFEgroups are always being formed.  If you’re interested in joining one, contact Julia at the church office or at janderson@brookside.net. 

 

Worship Ministry

 

Brookside Choir

If you are interested in being a part of Brookside’s choir, please contact Rob Hockney at the church office or rhockney@brookside.net.  Rehearsals for the 2008 season are ongoing on Thursday evenings from 6:30-7:30pm in the choir room which is located on the south side of the Worship Center.  We would love to see you there!

 

Tech Team

We have a considerable need for volunteers in the tech booth.  If you have a desire to assist with lights, sound, or media on Sundays, please contact Rob Hockney at the church office or rhockney@brookside.net

 

Women’s Ministry

 

Ministry Overview

To grow in your relationship with God and in relationship with other women.

 

Bible Study Session

Our summer Women’s Bible Study begins June 3rd and continues through July 22nd.  Information available at the Information Table in the Upper Lobby.

 

MOPS

This group is for moms with young children (birth to Kindergarten) and meets two Thursday mornings each month.  We have fellowship, practical teaching, and interaction with friends.  Contact Terri Dingfield at stdingfield@msn.com.

 

Military Link Overview

We want to support and encourage military women - physically and spiritually, as they serve their families and our country.  For more information, contact Elissa Vilter at 5vilters@cox.net.

 

Co-ed Volleyball

The Spring Volleyball season has ended and will not be meeting this week.    

 

Marriage  Ministry

 

Interested In Being Mentored?

Take your marriage to the next level by being mentored by an especially trained Titus Marriage Mentor couple.  All ages and stages of couples welcome. Contact Julia Anderson at janderson@brookside.net or Denise Friesen at denisemfriesen@msn.com for details.

 

Pre-marital Counseling

For more information about establishing a healthy foundation in your marriage, contact Julia at the church office or janderson@brookside.net.

 

Pre-Engagement PREP

Do not wait until the engagement ring is on the finger and the invitations are mailed to find out if God is leading you to marriage.   Take time to study what God's word says about moving from "Do I?" to "I Do!" or "I Don't.”  For more information about this Pre-Engagement Prep, contact Julia at the church office or janderson@brookside.net.

 

Men’s Ministry

 

Ministry Overview

Men’s Ministry exists to impact the world in line with the mission of Jesus by transforming men into the image of Jesus.

 

Men's Group Studies – Tuesday/Thursday

If you're interested in learning more about these studies, please contact Tim Wiebe at the church office or twiebe@brookside.net.  See specific information below.

 

Tuesday AM Study

Meets from Tuesday mornings, 6:30-7:30 am in the Activity Room.

Current study:  Ecclesiastes: A Life Well Lived.  Study guides are available on Tuesday mornings for $15.00 each.

 

Thursday PM Study

Meets Thursday evenings, 7:00-8:30 pm in the Activity Room. 

Current Study: Defining Moments: Encounters with Jesus in the Gospels

 

TuesPM Basketball

Ready to play some good, clean basketball and exercise with some other men in the church and community?  “ TuesPM  basketball meets weekly on Tuesdays from 6:45 - 8:30 pm in the gym.  Questions?  Contact Tim Wiebe at twiebe@brookside.net.

 

Men@Prayer

A group of men are praying during the Sunday services.  For more information contact Scott Messel at messel708@cox.net or Tim Wiebe at twiebe@brookside.net. 

 

Save the Date

On Friday evening, September 5th and Saturday, September 6th, thousands of men from the Omaha area will be gathering for a "Men at the Cross" event in the MidAmerica Center.  Michael W. Smith is scheduled to lead worship, and a panel of speakers featuring Steve Farrar, Joe White and Crawford Loritts will be sharing with us.  More information will be coming as the date approaches!

 

Leadership Summit

 

Early Bird Rate for Host Church

Join Brookside as we welcome hundreds of leaders from Omaha and surrounding communities to our doors August 7th and 8th for the Willow Creek Satellite Leadership Summit Event.  Early Bird Host Church Rate is $75 before July 1st.  The “Brookside attendees” code is LWYA2008 and the WCA ID is 1623.  After July 1st, the price goes up to $105.  Visit www.brookside.net to register and get the Host Church discount or visit the Ministry Feature Table in the lower Lobby.

 

Volunteer Roles

Many volunteer spots are available for the Leadership  Summit, August 7-8.  Summit hours are 8:00am – 5:00 pm both days.  Sign up to help us host this important event at the Ministry Feature Table in the Lower Lobby or contact Becky at bmoltumyr@brookside.net, indicating your interest area and the days and times you are available.

 

Prayer Ministry

 

Prayer Requests

You may leave prayer requests by e-mailing prayer@brookside.net or calling the prayer line at 895-1484 option #2.

 

Men@Prayer

A group of men are praying during the Sunday services.  For more information contact Scott Messel at messel708@cox.net or Tim Wiebe at twiebe@brookside.net.

 

Foundations: Adult Education

 

Overview

Our current Spring Session runs from March 30-May 18.  Please feel welcome to join our classes anytime.  For more information on any of the Foundations offerings, contact Tim Wiebe at the church office or twiebe@brookside.net.  

 

Sunday AM

Hermeneutics: Applying Principles of Bible Study to the Book of Amos

Taught by Bill Davis, 9:00-10:10 am in the Oasis Room

 

The Challenges of Unlimiting God

Taught by Tom McClung, 10:30-11:40 am in the Oasis Room

 

Justice and Mercy Initiative

 

Overview

The Justice and Mercy Initiative is about becoming people with an outward focus who look to restore the broken and help those in need.  We sense that God is encouraging us to engage this broken world beyond the walls of our own building.

 

Our theme verse is Micah 6:8 – “…and what does the Lord require of you?  To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” 

 

In scripture, when God challenges his people to pursue “justice,” he is usually telling them to care for the poor, the sick, the orphan, the widow, or the oppressed.  For example, Proverbs 29:7 says, “The righteous care about justice for the poor.”

 

The Initiative will include several aspects:  1) we will champion this value throughout the year in our church services, 2) we will have a number of events dedicated to this, 3) we hope to explore a way that we can get involved globally helping those suffering from extreme poverty 4) we hope to inspire people to serve our community on their own as individuals or as LIFEgroups.

 

Justice and Mercy Events

Royal Family Kids Camp Volunteer (June 2-6)

Teen Reach Adventure Camp Volunteer (July 4-6 and July 18-20)

Missions Trips:      Mission Kentucky (June 20-28) Junior High Ministry

                              Mission DR/Haiti (tentatively June 23-July 3) Sr. High

Step Out (August 24)

Fill a Bag, Fill a Truck (Date TBA) Food drive for the homeless.

Operation Christmas Child (tentatively Nov 9)

 

 AAA Center for Pregnancy Counseling

AAA CPC exists to erase the need for abortion through effectively serving pregnant and at risk women by transforming their fear into confidence to the glory of Jesus Christ.  If you are interested in volunteering at the Center, please contact Shirley Miller at 697-9710 or ksmills82@cox.net.

 

Open Door Mission

The Open Door Mission provides long-term solutions that break the cycle of homelessness and poverty by sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ and equipping people to become self-sufficient and independent in their community.  If you are interested in serving at the Mission, contact Connie Lusk at connielusk@yahoo.com.

 

Global Impact

 

Zambia:  Hope Children’s Center Offering

We had hoped to raise $25,000 to construct the multipurpose building for the Hope Children’s Center in